# Carthage College

Kenosha, WI. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/carthage-college

Carthage College is a private nonprofit college in Kenosha, WI with 2,660 undergraduates. It admits 87% of applicants, and admitted students average 1150 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $26,444 per year ($22,941 for families earning under $30,000). 66% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $59,594 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 87% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 8,044 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 6,769 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 20–25 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $52,599 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $26,444 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $22,941 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $22,395 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $22,411 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $25,748 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $28,731 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 2,660 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 66% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $59,594 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $23,250 (FY2024) |

## What Carthage College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Considered
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Considered
- Recommendations: Not considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Considered

## FAQ

**What is Carthage College's acceptance rate?**

Carthage College admits 87% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

**What ACT score do you need for Carthage College?**

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 20–25.

**Is Carthage College test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to Carthage College?**

In Fall 2023, 8,044 students applied to Carthage College and 6,769 were admitted; 778 enrolled.

**Does Carthage College consider legacy status?**

No. Carthage College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does Carthage College require an essay?**

Carthage College reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does Carthage College cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $52,599 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $26,444.

**What is Carthage College's graduation rate?**

66% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 238476. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology